The New York Mets are in a tailspin, and the hits just keep coming—both on the scoreboard and in the training room. After Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Angels dropped them to the worst record in Major League Baseball, the team received another gut punch: highly touted infielder Ronny Mauricio is out with a fractured thumb.

Mauricio joins star shortstop Francisco Lindor on the injured list, leaving the Mets scrambling for answers in the middle of their infield. As MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo noted, “With Lindor sidelined until at least late May and possibly June, Mauricio had been starting nearly every day at shortstop.” Now, with both players unavailable, the Mets need a quick fix—and it might come from an unexpected source.

Enter Bo Bichette. The two-time All-Star, who signed a three-year, $126 million contract with New York this offseason, has been playing third base for the first time in his career. But with the shortstop position suddenly wide open, Bichette delivered a simple yet telling four-word response about returning to his old role: “I’m ready to go.”

For Mets fans desperate for a silver lining, this could be the spark the team needs. Bichette spent seven seasons as the Toronto Blue Jays’ everyday shortstop, where he led the American League in hits twice, earned two All-Star nods, and received MVP Award votes in four different seasons. Moving back to his natural position might just unlock the comfort and confidence that have been missing at the plate.

Defensively, Bichette has shown steady improvement at third base, but his bat has struggled alongside many of his new teammates. A return to shortstop—the spot where he built his reputation as one of the game’s premier hitters—could be the catalyst for a turnaround. After all, if history is any guide, a comfortable Bichette is a dangerous Bichette.

With the season slipping away, the Mets are hoping that a familiar role for their star infielder can help stop the slide. And for a team that’s been searching for any positive momentum, Bichette’s willingness to step back into the spotlight is a welcome sign.